Patch Version 0.2.2

A Screenshot of the Main Menu

Direct Download FigmentsNRW_Installer_v0.2.2.exe (via Sciebo.nrw, 465mb) SHA256: 7ca4ed0015be7f3df3b2580126bd1de48ddbd2e5d2c758f6b41b5181ea7db221 MD5: 983f882b4f854e87d613eb388801eb81 FigmentsNRW_Archive_v0.2.2.zip (via Sciebo.nrw, 640mb) SHA256: e971b17ad9afa3a4a8bdfb8f7dad6d6dcdb4d1beeaa30388ab3a6dfa23278acd MD5: 8414524322d1ccd50d63310fa6fd45f8 Space Travel Our initial release included a rather significant bug related to users travelling between spaces. While this method pulls all currently connected users to the new space, some internal references got lost or were not set […]

Release Version 0.2.0

Direct Download FigmentsNRW.exe (v0.2.0, Installer, via Sciebo.nrw, 828mb) SHA256: ece4c4b70239c17bf63a21c1886a75502ef14e6554dcabd15416da9a435e1153 MD5: 9bcad5fc54c38d466a1f2351f304b437 FigmentsNRW.zip (v0.2.0, Archiv, via Sciebo.nrw, 1.066mb) SHA256: 11164e9fd86b2fb97d360cd3a158cdbc984f8991ba14cb7a758f59b0ff85d527 MD5: 99e5b71779401e0e5571da8a9a0af660 We need your Feedback After a lot of work and an unbelievable amount of input from our inner circle and from external experts, we are now happy to provide you with the first […]

Update on Figments.nrw Release

Towards a stable release Our commitment is to deliver a framework that enables you to create interactive and immersive learning experiences. Regrettably, certain unforeseen bugs have surfaced during the final phases of our launch preparation that could impact your experience. To uphold the standards we’ve set for Figments.nrw, we have chosen to postpone the release […]

Figments.nrw – Workshop Highlights and Results

This image shows Dominic Fehling standing in front of a projection screen giving the introduction to the workshop demonstration of Figments.nrw. On the screen is a slide of the presentation visible that is showing the logo of Figments.nrw as well as the names of all the developers and universities involved in the project.

On May 3, 2023, the consortium consisting of RWTH Aachen University, Bergische Universität Wuppertal, Hamm-Lippstadt University of Applied Sciences and Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Sciences was able to demonstrate how VR can be integrated into learning environments in the future in a workshop on “Open authoring tools for collaborative virtual learning environments”.

Partner Workshop

As the project AR/VR.nrw nears the end of its funding period we want to showcase the results of our work. Visit us at our workshop in Sankt Augustin or join online to see what Figments.nrw is capable to do and learn how you can use our authoring tools to create interactive virtual reality content yourself.

Learntec 2022

Foto der AR/VR-Area der Learntec 2020

Learntec 2022 will take place in Karlsruhe from May 31 to June 2, 2022. This year, Figments.nrw can also present itself with a lecture at Europe’s largest event for digital education in schools, universities and the workplace.

Dev #05: Personal Space & Boundaries

Learning is embedded in social contexts. Learning with Figments.nrw in virtual reality is not excluded from the need to create safe spaces for these interactions. Therefore, we are designing a system for Personal Spaces that on the one hand protects our learners and on the other hand helps us to develop reactive interaction methods based on it.

Dev #04: VR Whiteboards

Virtuelle Umgebung mit einem Whiteboard in der Bildmitte

After a longer break, we are back with our devblog. A lot has happened in the past weeks and months: We tested a first prototype together with students, developed a virtual showroom for Figments.nrw and implemented new features, including one of our first reusable Figments: An interactive whiteboard.

Dev #03: Input, video streaming, voice chat & crystals

Today we talk about the integration of video streaming and voice chat with Agora as well as the implementation of individualized avatars with the help of ReadyPlayer.Me. We also talk about a first learning scenario.